Separating from MCCSS

When separating from Morgan County Charter School System (MCCSS), the following applies:

Certified Professional Employees

MCCSS tenders new contracts for all certificated professional personnel who were on the payroll at the beginning of that school year, except personnel who have resigned or who have been terminated, or notified that they will not be rehired for the ensuing school year. MCCSS considers a signed contract to be a legal and binding document for one (1) school year; therefore, no request of a resignation submitted after the regularly scheduled June Board meeting will be considered by the Board of Education unless one of the following conditions is met:

Transfer of a spouse (verification must be attached to the request)

A promotion in position

The Board of Education and Superintendent deem that the resignation is in the best interest of the Morgan County Charter School System.

Classified Employees

Classified staff resigning a position are required to provide notice in writing to their Principal or Supervisor. It is requested that staff provide a minimum two-week advance notice.

Certified employees terminating contract for the new contract year must submit form at least thirty (30) days prior to June 1st of the current school year.

Classified employees are asked to submit form at least two weeks prior to leaving MCCSS.

The Superintendent is authorized to accept or deny a resignation of certified professional personnel on behalf of the Board of Education. The board may affirm the acceptance of such resignation at the next meeting.

Should the Board of Education deny the request for release, the teacher is bound by the contract and may be subject to adverse action to his/her teaching certificate by the Professional Standards Commission if the contract is not honored.

Classified staff resigning a position are required to provide notice in writing to their Principal or supervisor. It is requested that staff provide a minimum two-week advance notice.

Employees transferring to another school within Morgan County School System must obtain approval from principals of both schools.

Your coverage ends the last day of the month following your last deduction from your paycheck.

Delta Dental will not pay for Benefits for any services received after your coverage ends. However, Delta Dental will pay for a Single Procedure incurred when the person was covered if such procedure is completed within 31 days of the date coverage ends. A dental service is incurred as follows:

an appliance (or change to an appliance), at the time the impression is made;

a crown, bridge or cast restoration, at the time the tooth or teeth are prepared;

root canal therapy, at the time the pulp chamber is opened; and

all other dental services, at the time the service is performed or the supply furnished.

COBRA: You and your covered dependents are eligible to continue coverage. You will receive an information packet in the mail.

TRANSFERS: If you are transferring to another Georgia School System, you would need to re-enroll.

Your coverage ends the last day of the month following your last deduction from your paycheck.

The Term and Permanent Life policy may be converted to an individual policy provided the employee leaving MCPS elects this conversion within 31 calendar days of employment separation. Portability offers you and your family an opportunity to maintain insurance coverage throughout a transitional period of employment or unemployment. In addition, it is offered at competitive group rates. To port coverage you cannot have a medical condition which has a material effect on life expectancy.

You have several options regarding your retirement account upon separation from employment, which could include leaving your funds in the account, rolling-over funds into another investment vehicle, or withdrawing some or all of your retirement funds. It is strongly recommended that you contact the retirement plan directly and speak with a tax advisor to understand the implications of your choice, such as taxes, possible penalties, etc.

TRS Members- Teachers and other employees enrolled in TRS (Teacher Retirement System) have a choice to either receive a stipend of $10 per day for each day over 75, or they may choose to use them toward retirement.

PSERS Members- Employees enrolled in PSERS are not compensated for unused sick leave at the time of retirement or resignation.

TRANSFER: When a teacher leaves MCCSS and goes to another system, only 45 days of sick leave can be transferred, according to state law. The teacher will not be paid for the remaining days, but they can be counted for retirement purposes.